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Rawal lake
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Location Margalla Hills National Park
Coordinates 33°42′N 73°07′E / 33.700°N 73.117°E / 33.700; 73.117
Type reservoir
Catchment area 106.25 sq mi (275.2 km2)
Basin countries Pakistan
Surface area 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Max. depth 102 ft (31 m)

Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir in Pakistan that provides the water needs for the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. This artificial lake covers an area of 8.8 km². Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Margalla Hills National Park.

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